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I was pleased to get your letter of the 10th I hope the protest case2 is ended and I trust that we will soon get our patent3. I am sorry you think Mr Martin4 was not friendly to you. I told him on his return that he should have consulted you. he located claims in your name— And I cannot make out why he did not work with you— I will send you the $25— to finish half payments on block 7. is the water still coming down to Town5 & into the reservoir— do try and get all the water you possibly can in the reservoir6— so we can show people this reservoir this winter— My business big.7